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🌱 Patch AM: See how Merrillville rolled past LaPorte under Friday night lights

Coming up on the Merrillville Patch calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

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Cheers Merrillville! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Merrillville rolled past LaPorte under Friday night lights
  • Merrillville hosts private funeral for rising Chicago drill rapper
  • How Merrillville shoppers can cash in on American Sale's liquidation

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Friday Night Frenzy: High school football scores and highlights for Sept. 25, 2026 (wndu.com) — Merrillville fans can celebrate a dominant 44–7 win over LaPorte in this week's Friday Night Frenzy high school football roundup. The scoreboard-style recap runs through dozens of Indiana and Michigan matchups, giving local readers a quick way to check rivals' results and see how conference races are shaping up.
   

• Chicago Rapper BloodHound Q50 Reportedly Laid to Rest in a Private Service Today (hypefresh.com) — A private funeral for Chicago drill rapper BloodHound Q50 was held in Merrillville, drawing close family and friends while Northwest Indiana police maintained a visible presence. The 22-year-old artist, who spent part of his childhood in the region, was killed in a Chicago ambush earlier this month, and detectives there are still investigating.
   

• Comings & Goings: After 66 years, American Sale is clearing out (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — American Sale's Merrillville store is in the middle of a total liquidation as the longtime family-owned chain prepares to transfer to new ownership next year. Local shoppers can expect deep discounts on pools, patio furniture, holiday décor, and more, but all sales are final and gift cards will only be honored through Dec. 13.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Economy Heating and Cooling Friday Night Forecast: 9/25 (regionsports.com)
  • When you're a Black student in America, nothing is simple (wbur.org)
  • Donna Vickroy: Pumpkin's got nothing on apples when it comes to fall fruit (chicagotribune.com)

Crown Point

  • Venture One Real Estate breaks ground on 1.2-million-square-foot distribution facility in Crown Point (rejournals.com)
  • Worship news: Men's breakfast, parish picnic, fall festival and more (chicagotribune.com)
  • Schererville Man Sentenced to Maximum 16 Years in Domestic Violence Case (regionnewssource.org)

Ok Merrillville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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